Industry Insider – March 11, 2021

Advocacy in the Industry

SFAA Leads Effort to Introduce Bill Providing Essential Protections on All Federally Financed Projects Receiving TIFIA Funds
The Surety and Fidelity Association of America | March 10, 2021

With COVID Relief Passed, Biden Prepares to Stake His Presidency and Democratic Majorities on Infrastructure
CNBC | March 10, 2021

Civil Engineers: US Infrastructure Rates a C-minus
Voice of America | March 3, 2021


Contract Surety

SFAA Submits Amicus Brief in Case Relating to False Claims Act
The Surety and Fidelity Association of America | February 24, 2021


Construction

$1.9T COVID-19 Relief Package Includes Billions for Capital Projects
Construction Dive | March 11, 2021

Ohio House Passes $8 Billion Transportation Budget, Axing Fees and Adding Transit Money
Cincinnati Enquirer | March 4, 2021

New Orleans’ $2.3B Public Works Program Gains Momentum
Engineering News-Record | March 8, 2021

Gas Tax Increase Aims to Help State’s Subpar Roads
New Mexico Political Report | March 5, 2021


Public-Private Partnership

Is the Pandemic Forcing An Evolution in P3 Work?
Engineering News-Record | March 10, 2021


Commercial Surety

Midlands Voices: Nebraska Can Boost Economy With New Round Of Licensing Reform
Omaha World-Herald | February 18, 2021


Fidelity

At Least 30,000 U.S. Organizations Newly Hacked Via Holes in Microsoft’s Email Software
Krebs On Security | March 5, 2021